They may not know how much trouble, and how serious a case this is. The officers are appealing by not having “a preponderance of evidence.” This is wholey without merit, as there is clearly about a 99.9% chance that they at lead lied in their reports.

The public has spoken, and we do not believe these criminals should be employed for us or in any position that requires the trust of the public. They should have been prosecuted. I do not have trust in the DA to bring all criminals to justice.

All you cop haters should do a ride-along for a month or two and see what the police have to deal with everyday. I realize that there are bad apples in the bunch as there are in any profession. I saw a young man on a cell phone that refused to obey officers, that is never a good idea. Until you walk in their shoes…….and no I am not a cop. Go ahead and fire away.

1. That whole “do a ride-along” mantra is laughable. I have done several ride-alongs with my cousin and it is a big part of how I know a lot of cops are bad people and a lot of them break the law.
2. How do you know that Sparks had probable cause to order DeHerrara to do anything? How do you know he refused to obey any orders? There is no audio and it appears Sparks is just standing there holding his arm. According to accounts, the only reason Sparks approached DeHerrera was because he was on a cell phone. That does not give an officer the right to make any “order” whatsoever. “A young man who refused to obey orders?” You have a serious case of the Just World Phenomenon and Victim Blaming. Textbook example. It’s people like you that are part of the problem with your denial and refusal to see when a cop behaves wrongly, VERY wrongly.

These cops are nobody special. They are just regular Joes whom graduated High School and think they are above the law. They should be prosecuted and punished with no limits. All the trust we put in them and this is how we are repaid. So now we as tax payers must pay for their complete disregard for law and order. I do not hate cops, but I do dislike those whom are nobodies and believe they are above the law.

Mike, you are a naive, wool-over-the-eyes man, and it’s disappointing.
1. That whole “do a ride-along” mantra is laughable. I have done several ride-alongs with my cousin and it is a big part of how I know a lot of cops are bad people and a lot of them break the law.
2. How do you know that Sparks had probable cause to order DeHerrara to do anything? How do you know he refused to obey any orders? There is no audio and it appears Sparks is just standing there holding his arm. According to accounts, the only reason Sparks approached DeHerrera was because he was on a cell phone. That does not give an officer the right to make any “order” whatsoever. “A young man who refused to obey orders?” You have a serious case of the Just World Phenomenon and Victim Blaming. Textbook example. It’s people like you that are part of the problem with your denial and refusal to see when a cop behaves wrongly, VERY wrongly.